Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessFenner Dunlop Americas names new COOMark Hardwick has been appointed as the new COO for Fenner Dunlop Americas. After 23 years with Fenner Dunlop, Jim Gann will be retiring from his position as COO. Gann will assist Hardwick during his transition and he will continue to support Cassandra Pan, president of Fenner Dunlop Americas, with strategic projects on a part-time basis.January 11, 2011HomeConstruction employment down in DecemberEmployment in construction declined by 16,000 during the month of December 2010 as the industry’s unemployment rate hit 20.7 percent, according to analysis of federal employment figures released Jan. 7 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).January 10, 2011SafetyAEM expands Compact Excavator Safety Manual; now in Spanish-EnglishThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has significantly updated its compact excavator safety manual and now offers a new Spanish/English version of the material.January 10, 2011BusinessPennDOT announces $24.7 million for smart transportation projects in 41 communities"Smart Transportation" projects in 41 communities across the state will get a boost from $24.7 million in funding under the second round of the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative grants, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. announced on Jan. 6.January 10, 2011BusinessAGC: Construction spending up, but industry still ‘fragile’Construction spending increased by 0.4 percent in November, the third straight rise in the total, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) noted in an analysis of new Census Bureau data. Private residential and public construction each gained 0.7 percent compared with October’s totals, while private nonresidential construction edged down 0.1 percent. “It is heartening to see three increases in a row for the total,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist, in a written statement about the analysis. “But most categories showed more of a seesaw pattern over the past three months, indicating that construction spending remains fragile at best.”January 10, 2011MaintenanceDoosan names distributor in Albany, N.Y.Abele Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc. has been named a distributor for Doosan excavators and wheel loaders in the Albany, N.Y., area. Abele will handle the Doosan line in the counties of Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Ulster.January 10, 2011HomeLorig Construction Co. named Illinois Tollway Contractor of the YearIllinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur recognizes Lorig Construction Company with the Illinois Tollway’s Contractor of the Year Award. Lorig was recognized for the roadway and bridge rehabilitation of the Tri-State Tollway Edens Spur (I-94) from the I-294 northbound overpass to the Edens Expressway. Lorig was selected for completing contract work on time and under […]January 10, 2011HomeLakes limestone trade up nearly 19 percent in 2010Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 1,039,924 tons in December, an increase of 37.7 percent compared a year ago, reports the Lakes Carriers’ Association (LCA). However, the trade was down more than 40 percent compared to the month’s five-year average, according to LCA. For the year the Great Lakes limestone trade totaled 27.9 […]January 10, 2011HomeTampa to Orlando high-speed rail could cost $3 billion more than expectedComparisons to California and other rail projects suggest rail system will cost Florida taxpayers much more than $280 million If the proposed Tampa to Orlando high-speed rail line goes over budget or fails to meet ridership expectations Florida taxpayers could get stuck with a bill of up to $3 billion, according to a new Reason […]January 7, 2011HomeFinished steel import permit tons up 33 percent in 2010 vs. 2009Based on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reports that steel import permit applications for the month of December totaled 1,814,000 net tons (NT). This was a 0.4-percent decrease from the 1,808,000 permit tons recorded in November and a 2-percent increase […]January 6, 2011Previous PagePage 283 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersA Sherpa – on Tracks! Z40T, Z50T Stand-on Mini Track Loaders UnveiledWhen wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.ExcavatorsLiebherr Revamps Gen 8 Excavators for Greater Fuel Efficiency, PerformanceOff-Road Trucks60 Years After “Gravel Charlie” – Articulated Dump Truck Buyer’s Guide 2026Backhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
